2017-2018 College Catalog and Student Handbook

An Equal Opportunity Institution of Higher Learning of the

Tennessee Board of Regents

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate level.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Jackson State Community College.

Jackson State Community College began its educational operation on September 27, 1967.

2017-2018 College Catalog and Student Handbook

2046 North Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301-3797 Telephone: (731) 424-3520 1-800-355-5722

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Jackson State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admissions or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment programs and activities sponsored by JSCC. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Human Resources, 2046 North Parkway, Jackson TN 38301, (731) 424-3520.

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Table of Contents

How to Use this Catalog

Sections of the Catalog.................................................................3

Where We Are

Campus Map.................................................................................4

What We Look Like

Buildings and Facilities................................................................5

When Things Happen

Academic Calendar ......................................................................6

What We Stand For

Core Values and Beliefs................................................................7 Mission and Vision Statement......................................................7 Accreditation.................................................................................7 Governance...................................................................................7 General Information / Public Information............................. 7 - 8

Who We Work With

Jackson State's Partnerships.......................................................10

What Is Required

Student Responsibilities.............................................................11 Admission Information...............................................................11 Learning Support Program ........................................................15 Tuition and Fees..........................................................................17 Academic Information................................................................20

How We Help You

Financial Aid...............................................................................26 Scholarships................................................................................26 Federal and State Aid .................................................................29 Student Services.........................................................................32

What We Offer

General Education......................................................................36 Programs of Study......................................................................37 Planning a Program of Study.....................................................38 Transfer Programs......................................................................37 Professional and Technical Programs........................................38 Technical Certificates.................................................................38 Workforce Development...........................................................150

What You Can Expect

Course Descriptions.................................................................150

Who We Are

Administration, Faculty, and Staff ..........................................184 Governing Board and Advisory Groups................................. 187

Student Handbook

Guidelines for Students............................................................194

Application Application form......................................... last page

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For Assistance

Inquiries will receive prompt attention if directed to the appropriate office.

Inquiries about..............................................Office Phone

Admission............................................................... Admissions/Records 425-8844

Financial Aid Scholarships and Loans...................................................... Financial Aid 425-2605

Non-Credit Courses............................................ Community Education 425-2627

Transcripts.............................................................. Admissions/Records 425-2654

Veterans Support......................................................... Veterans Services 425-2618

Tuition and Fees..........................................................Business Services 425-2603

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This catalog has been prepared for students as a guide to the current policies, procedures, and academic curricula of the college. Every effort has been made to print the most current and correct information. However, every student MUST check with his/her advisor to verify the correct requirements for graduation. The college will not be responsible for misprints or incorrect information regarding program requirements.

This catalog is set up in sections. Listed below is an outline of the catalog.

Location map is on page 4.

The academic calendar is on page 6. A student is

responsible for knowing and complying with the dates listed in the academic calendar.

The college's mission statement is on page 3.

General information on the college's history, policy statement,

accreditation, and EEOC information is in the first section.

Admission information. This section details all admission

requirements and policies of the college by categories. This section also lists programs that have additional admission requirements. Fees and expenses are listed here also. Included are registration and tuition fees and any other miscellaneous fees that may be applied.

Student services information can be found under "How

We Help You." This section details general regulations and services that are provided for students. This section also includes financial aid and veterans affairs information.

The academic policies and procedures section

details information relating to the grading policies, academic retention standards, and general academic policies relating to students.

Academic programs. This section first gives some general

information concerning a program of study followed by the academic programs that Jackson State offers. Graduation policy requirements are listed next, followed by each program description. Each program includes curriculum requirements. In alphabetical order, the college/ university transfer majors are listed first, then the two-year professional and technical majors, and the technical certificates of credit are listed last.

When you have selected the course of study for your academic program you will find details about the individual courses listed alphabetically by course letters. (ex. ACCT, ENGL etc.) under the section entitled "What You Can Expect."

The programs and services of Jackson State's Division of Community Education are located in the last part of this section.

The course description section follows next in "What You

Can Expect." This section lists, in alphabetical order, all courses that are offered by the college with a brief description of each course. This information also includes prerequisites or co-requisites that a course may require.

The administration, faculty, and staff section is the next to last

section of the catalog. The Tennessee Board of Regents' board members are listed as well as community advisory committees.

The Student Handbook is the last section. This handbook

is a valuable guide for students who attend Jackson State. It offers general information about services and expectations for the student community.

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Where We Are Located

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1 Health Sciences Building 2 Nursing Building 3 Student Center

? Admissions and Records ? Registration Center ? Bookstore ? Counseling ? Financial Aid ? Security

4 F.E. Wright Administration Building ? President ? Business Office ? Financial and Administrative Affairs ? Human Resources ? Military Center

5 Library 6 Gymnasium and Music 7 Art & Music Building 8 Maintenance and Operations

9 Future Physical Plant 10 Walter L. Nelms

Classroom Building 11 Science Building 12 McWherter Center

? Ayers Auditorium

? Kisber Board Room

13 Jack Martin Baseball 14 Softball Field

JSCC Satellite Campuses

Humboldt Higher Education Center:

1751 Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343 731-784-7226

Lexington-Henderson Co. Center:

932 E. Church St., Lexington, TN 38351 731-968-5722

Savannah-Hardin Co. Center:

840 South Pickwick St., Savannah, TN 38372 731-925-5722

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What We Look Like

Buildings And Facilities

Jackson State occupies a 97 acre main campus located in Jackson, Tennessee and maintains three college centers, in Humboldt, Lexington, and Savannah, Tennessee. The main campus contains 80 acres of open land with wooded areas, a pond, performance area, and walkways.

The F. E. Wright Administration Building, named

after the first president (1967-1976) of Jackson State and located on the Jackson campus, houses the office of the president, the office of the vice president of academic affairs, and the vice president of finance and administration. Additionally the administration building houses the college's business, human resources, institutional research and accountability, internal auditor, information specialist help desk, and purchasing offices.

The Student Center is a multi-purpose facility that provides

services for the college community. It houses many offices, including admissions and records, financial aid, high school initiatives and recruitment, veterans affairs, advising, job placement,student activities, the Student Government Association (SGA), campus security, counseling and career services and the disability resource center. Other amenities include the bookstore and cafe. The hub of the Student Center, the Commons, offers a convenient area in which social, cultural, educational and recreational activities and events are held throughout the year. Wireless internet connectivity is available for currently enrolled student use.

The Science Building contains the departments of chemistry,

physics, and biology as well as mathematics offices and classrooms. A new state-of-the-art chemistry classroom/laboratory as well as biology and physics laboratories and the Frank Dodson Science Auditorium, a large multimedia lecture hall, support the extensive natural sciences and mathematics offerings at Jackson State.

The Walter L. Nelms Classroom Building is named

after the second president (1976-1997) of Jackson State. This building serves as the instructional center for most of the courses in Arts and Sciences and Allied Health. The innovative SMART (Survive, Master, Achieve, Review, Transfer) Math Lab is located on the first floor of this building. The print shop, institutional advancement, communications, lifetime learning, and the office of information technology also are housed in this facility.

The Library is an information center for the college and the com-

munity. It also serves as a study area for those on campus.

The Writing Center, located within the Library, is the place for

you to find help with all of your writing projects.

The Academic Assistance Center (AAC) is on the

second floor of the library building. In addition to self-study and supplementary course materials, there is an open computer lab for student use.

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The Frances T. Edmonson Registration Center

is located in the Student Center Building. The center is open to all students during open registration periods prior to each semester. Refer to the academic calendar for dates and times of open registration.

The Jim Moss Center for Nursing, named after the

former CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare, provides over 35,000 square feet of space for classrooms, labs, conferences, student gatherings, and even a suite of rooms designed to replicate a hospital ward. It houses state-of-the-art technology for multimedia presentations and teleconferencing, as well as patient care equipment, much of which is exactly the same as that used in area hospitals, providing students with "work-ready" skill preparation.

The Jim and Janet Ayers Center for Health Sciences provides over 40,000 square feet of space for classrooms,

labs, and conferences. Large common areas are available for students to gather and study or to simply relax and enjoy the scenic views of the campus. Opened in the spring of 2017, the building provides state-ofthe-art technology and facilities for all of the health science programs of the college.

The Ned R. McWherter Center for Advanced Industrial Technologies, named after a former governor of

the state of Tennessee, provides facilities for Jackson State's technology programs that include electronics, industrial technology, business and computer information systems technology. The center contains computer laboratories and specialized laboratories in electronics, fabrication, quality assurance, machining and metal forming. The offices of Business, Industry, and Workforce Development also are located in the McWherter Center.

The Gym and Music Building provides a gymnasium for

physical education activity classes, a fitness center for student and staff use, classrooms, studio, and individual practice rooms for music students.

The Art Building has art studios for student art classes.

The Maintenance and Operations Building provides

the workspace for various maintenance support activities including the motor pool, and central receiving for the college.

The Humboldt, Lexington and Savannah Centers

are contained in academic buildings located in their respective citycounty locations. These facilities each contain computer laboratories, a science laboratory, and regular classrooms. Each has a library and learning resource area, testing facilities, faculty offices and an administrative office. Each provide admission, registration, financial aid, and counseling and advising as part of their student support resources. Each center has a schedule of courses designed to meet the needs of their respective service areas.

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